General Motors (GM) is set to reduce its US workforce by roughly 1,750 employees at electric vehicle (EV) and battery production sites.
The layoffs, which impact two principal facilities, were made citing slower growth in EV adoption and shifts in the regulatory environment.
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Around 1,200 roles will be eliminated at a Detroit plant, while about 550 positions will be cut at the Ultium Cells battery plant in Warren, Ohio, a joint operation with LG Energy Solution.
In a statement, as reported by NBC News, GM said: “In response to slower near-term EV adoption and an evolving regulatory environment, General Motors is realigning EV capacity.
“Despite these changes, GM remains committed to our US manufacturing footprint, and we believe our investments and dedication to flexible operations will make GM more resilient and capable of leading through change.”
GM also announced a planned halt in production at its battery cell plants in Ohio and Tennessee beginning in early 2026.
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By GlobalDataThe company expects the stoppage to last about six months; during that period roughly 1,550 staff may face temporary layoffs.
“Ultium Cells is adjusting production in response to recent changes in customer plant demand,” the company said.
“As part of this alignment, battery cell production at the Spring Hill, Tennessee and Warren, Ohio facilities will be temporarily paused beginning January 2026. Impacted employees may be eligible to continue receiving a significant portion of their regular wages or salary, plus benefits.”
The company has recently taken other measures to reduce costs.
In the last few days it had laid off more than 200 salaried staff at its Tech Center in Warren, Michigan.
When selecting roles for elimination, GM reviewed its white‑collar workforce to identify duplicate positions and opportunities for greater efficiency.
In addition, GM earlier this month stopped production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van at the CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada.
GM pointed to the expiry of the US federal $7,500 EV tax credit as a headwind that has complicated efforts to stimulate EV sales. The firm has also been under broader strategic and regulatory pressures.
Financially, GM reported a sharp fall in third‑quarter 2025 net income, down 57% to $1.32bn from $3.05bn a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter was slightly lower at $48.59bn, compared with $48.76bn in the prior year.
